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    Home » Dairy Free Keto » Dairy-Free Chocolate Avocado Buttercream

    Published: Mar 7, 2017 · Modified: Aug 28, 2022 by Carolyn

    Dairy-Free Chocolate Avocado Buttercream

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    A truly creamy dairy-free low carb frosting made with avocado.  You won’t believe how rich and chocolatey this healthy buttercream recipe is. This post is sponsored by California Avocados.

    Low Carb Chocolate Avocado Buttercream Frosting

    I have come to the conclusion that avocados are magic. Or maybe they are magicians, masters of disguise. They are a fruit but they aren’t sweet so they taste more like a vegetable. They are delicious in savoury dishes, particularly when paired with spices, lime, and garlic (mmmm, guacamole!). But they are also remarkably good in sweet recipes as well. They can be forward and in your face, being all “hey look at me, I am a delicious avocado”! Or they can be completely hidden, just hanging out in the recipe, boosting the nutrition without drawing attention to themselves. And with all those healthy fats, they can play the role of butter or other oils without skipping a beat. Avocados are, in short, astonishing.

    Dairy Free Keto Chocolate Avocado Frosting Recipe

    And, as luck would have it, California Avocados are coming back into season. This makes me incredibly happy, because they are the creamiest and dreamiest of all avocados. Maybe it’s because they don’t have to travel so far from home to end up on your dinner table. Maybe it’s because of all that California sunshine. I honestly don’t quite know but I find them to be the most consistently good. And while a lot of my avocados just get eaten with a little salt and a spoon, I love finding fun and interesting ways to use them.

    Low Carb Chocolate Avocado Frosting

    Now you know I love my dairy and I am not afraid to use copious amounts of butter and cream, I know that not everyone has that luxury. And while I also enjoy coconut oil, it does lend a strong coconut taste to frostings and puddings and the like. So I decided to play with my avocados and see if I could make a rich, dairy-free buttercream frosting.

    Rich and chocolatey avocado buttercream recipe. Sugar-free and keto

    I wanted it to be really rich and creamy, and really chocolate-y. So I pureed my avocado with sweetener and cocoa powder but I also added some melted chocolate. Avocado puree can be very thick, so I added a few tablespoons of water to thin things out before adding the chocolate. And what did I end up with? Exactly what I wanted…a rich, creamy chocolate frosting with no butter or coconut oil. Perfect for topping some dairy-free chocolate cupcakes or brownies. And to be honest, it’s really good on its own too…just you and a spoon.

    Here’s another way to make dairy-free buttercream. Check out this vegan frosting and simply use powdered sweetener instead of sugar.

    Low Carb Chocolate Avocado Buttercream Frosting

    Dairy-Free Chocolate Avocado Buttercream

    A truly creamy dairy-free low carb frosting made with avocado. You won't believe how rich and chocolatey this healthy buttercream recipe is.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Dessert
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 100kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces sugar-free dark chocolate chopped
    • 2 ripe California Avocados
    • ¾ cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
    • ¼ cup cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 3 to 4 tablespoon water

    Instructions

    • In a bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, melt the chocolate, stirring until smooth. Set aside.
    • In a food processor, combine the avocados, sweetener, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Process on high until combined. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until all avocado chunks are blended and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
    • Drizzle with the melted chocolate and process again until smooth.
    • Pipe or spread onto your favourite low carb cake, cupcakes, or brownies. Or just eat with a spoon!

    Notes

    Makes enough to frost one medium cake or 12 cupcakes. Serves 12. Each serving has 0.81g NET CARBS.
    Food energy: 100kcal
    Total fat: 9.22g
    Calories from fat: 83kcal
    Cholesterol: --
    Carbohydrate: 3.89g
    Total dietary fiber: 3.08g
    Protein: 0.68g
    Erythritol: 15g
    Nutrition Facts
    Dairy-Free Chocolate Avocado Buttercream
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 100 Calories from Fat 83
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 9.22g14%
    Carbohydrates 3.89g1%
    Fiber 3.08g12%
    Protein 0.68g1%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Many thanks to California Avocados for partnering with me to bring you this delicious recipe.

    Healthy Sugar-Free and Dairy-Free Chocolate Frosting Recipe

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    Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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    1. Lisa C Duggin says

      August 03, 2020 at 3:43 pm

      This looks so yummy, I have used avocado in chocolate pudding in the past so I will jump right on this! Carolyn, you are a very sweet lady to share all of your knowledge with us (even your math)! You gave a very nice response to the question of carbs. 🙂 Blessings, Lisa

      Reply
    2. Wenda Millard says

      August 01, 2020 at 1:11 pm

      The Mexican ice cream recipe link is the buttercream recipe..
      I do love your recipes!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        August 02, 2020 at 2:31 pm

        Sorry about that… https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/low-carb-mexican-chocolate-avocado-ice-cream/

        Reply
    3. Rhonda Burcham says

      June 29, 2020 at 9:57 am

      I used this for my grandson’s birthday cake and it was not only delicious but set up nicely so I could do a few decorations. I’m not keto- just plant based. My grandson can’t have sugar, wheat, or dairy. I’m making it again right now just for a regular chocolate cake. Thank you for the time you took to do this

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      • Carolyn says

        June 29, 2020 at 5:33 pm

        Glad to hear it!

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    4. Molly Graham says

      January 06, 2020 at 10:30 am

      5 stars
      I love Lily’s chocolate, but unfortunately, inulin and my digestive system don’t get along. I’m thankful I discovered ChocZero through your posts. Instead of inulin, it contains soluble corn fiber, which doesn’t cause any issues for me at all. This frosting is so good when spread on a rice cake slathered in peanut butter. It’s also great as a “dip” for pecans. Rolling the chocolate pecans in shredded coconut is a quick way to get a German chocolate cake fix with no effort or clean up!

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    5. Nanci says

      July 04, 2019 at 6:37 am

      Hmmm…. I’m thinking these may be good just dolloped out on a piece of parchment, frozen, then stored in a container for a quick ‘I need a sweet’ treat. About the size of a Hershey kiss. Hoping they will freeze well!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        July 04, 2019 at 10:23 am

        Sure, should be great!

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    6. Liz Websdale says

      December 12, 2018 at 8:29 pm

      5 stars
      Thankyou so much for this. About to make a cake for a high scgoll graduation and needed a frosting that was dairy free and keto. This will be perfect. I love avocados in desserts including ice creams and chocolate mousse. Never thought to used that creamy butteriness in a frosting.

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    7. Julie says

      August 11, 2018 at 11:42 am

      5 stars
      Hi. I’m currently in the middle east and only have access to hass avocados… am aware that avocados can vary in size across the world. Just wondering roughly how many grams of avocado you used? TIA JUKIE

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      • Carolyn says

        August 11, 2018 at 4:47 pm

        Ooooh, that’s a very good question. I didn’t weigh them at the time but I just grabbed a California Avocado out of my fridge and weighed it. 252g (with the skin on and the seed still in). So 2 times that.

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    8. Alisha says

      July 30, 2018 at 4:57 pm

      5 stars
      Sooooo Gosh Darn Gooood!!! Thank you!

      Reply
    9. georgie @ georgieeats says

      July 20, 2018 at 7:30 am

      5 stars
      This is such a good idea!! I need this in my tummy RIGHT NOW!! Haha!! I will be making this next week – just watch this space… thanks for the recipe 🙂 x

      Reply
    10. Amanda says

      June 19, 2018 at 9:29 am

      5 stars
      This is my first attempt at anything chocolate and avocado, and it’s awesome! Thanks so much for a great dairy free icing recipe! I’ll be making your Cannoli tart later for my anniversary and I’m going to use this icing to pipe rosettes on top. ☺

      Reply
    11. Sarah Hluchy says

      May 12, 2018 at 9:04 pm

      Going to be starting a paleo-ish diet soon (so I’m doing all my “acceptable treat” research now, before I start going through sugar withdrawal and all these goodies remind me too much of their more sinful counterparts!) I’m not fond of the idea of using erythritol, so I’d like to know what function does the Swerve sweetener serve? Just as a sweetener or does it do something for texture too? What do you think about using maple syrup or stevia instead?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        May 12, 2018 at 9:52 pm

        Use whatever you like. I don’t follow a paleo diet, I have to be low carb for diabetes.

        Reply
    12. Suzanne says

      April 10, 2018 at 11:02 am

      This looks great! Does it keep long?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 10, 2018 at 3:18 pm

        For a few days.

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    13. Vanessa says

      April 10, 2018 at 11:00 am

      Thanks for sharing! I have tried avocado chocolate pudding and that was great. I can’t wait to try this!

      Reply
    14. cherrytomatopie says

      February 02, 2018 at 12:04 pm

      5 stars
      This is excellent! I’m doing my best to get off dairy and this is a wonderful sub (especially since I can’t do coconut either). Very thick and rich and chocolately. Will definitely make again!

      Reply
    15. Christine says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:15 pm

      Can’t wait to try this! I’m allergic to both dairy and coconut and thankful to finally have a way to make frosting without either of them! Thanks!

      Reply
    16. Denise says

      May 06, 2017 at 3:32 am

      We only get hass avocado’s here. Does it matter? This looks good but not sure if I’m game to try. Have tried avocado mousse and ice cream in the past and thought they were disgusting yet I love avocados in salad etc.

      Reply
    17. Gracie says

      April 25, 2017 at 6:17 pm

      Thanks for sharing this! I would love to try this recipe soon especially now that avocados are in season. I just have a question about the Swerve Sweetener. I don’t think we have it here in the Philippines so would it be okay to substitute that with confectioner’s sugar? I know it would make it less healthy but if I won’t be able to find Swerve, would it be possible to use that instead?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 25, 2017 at 8:41 pm

        Yes, that should work. You may need more of it.

        Reply
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